Palideció (en. Turned pale)
/paliˈðeθjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To lose color in the skin due to a strong emotion or illness.
When he heard the news, he paled immediately.
Cuando se enteró de la noticia, palideció de inmediato.
To make something or someone look paler.
The morning cold made his face pale.
El frío de la mañana hizo que su rostro palideciera.
To appear less intense or vibrant.
Over time, the color of the paint faded due to sun exposure.
Con el tiempo, el color de la pintura palideció por la exposición al sol.
Etymology
From Latin 'pallidus', which means pale.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to turn pale with fear
to lose the color of the face due to fear.
palidecer de miedo
to pale in front of something
to react with surprise or fear to a situation.
palidecer ante algo
Related Words
paleness
condition of being pale.
palidez
pale
having little color.
pálido
to pale
verb that means to become pale.
palidecer
Slang Meanings
To be scared or surprised.
When she saw the exam results, she paled with fear.
Cuando vio el resultado del examen, palideció de miedo.
To feel weak or faint.
She paled upon hearing such shocking news.
Se palideció al escuchar esa noticia tan impactante.